309 North Matlack Street

West Chester, PA 19380

$1,300,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
3
Baths
4,700 Sq. Ft.
$277 / Sq. Ft.
4,700
Sq. Ft.
$277
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Majestic Federal Colonial offers secluded professionally maintained grounds. Mature trees, shrubs and plantings adorn this property, which is surrounded by wrought-iron fencing and gates. One of the most sought-after neighborhoods in West Chester Borough. West Chester Borough has been named in many publications as "One of the best small towns in the country". One block walk to "Marshall Square Park". Marshall Square was West Chester's first park and Town Square in the borough. Some of the amenities...This Majestic Federal Colonial offers secluded professionally maintained grounds. Mature trees, shrubs and plantings adorn this property, which is surrounded by wrought-iron fencing and gates. One of the most sought-after neighborhoods in West Chester Borough. West Chester Borough has been named in many publications as "One of the best small towns in the country". One block walk to "Marshall Square Park". Marshall Square was West Chester's first park and Town Square in the borough. Some of the amenities of the park are a play-ground, Gazebo, basketball courts, water fountain, and plantings for the botanist enthusiast, and many historical references on Marshall Park's website. Just walk a few blocks and you're in the center of town. This incredible brick built home circa 1872, has all the ambiance, charm, character and elegance one would expect and yet all the modern amenities required in today's homes. This amazing 3 story home even has a "Widows Walk". Although there is no need to view incoming ships from the Delaware, this adds to the allure of the home. Enter through the front portico into E/H, Beautiful Wooden staircase faces you. To the left is a relaxing Lr. ( 22 x 14.6). Lg entertaining Dr. (22 x 14.6) equipped with a gas fireplace and seating for at least 12-14 people. O/e from the Dr onto the main floor Veranda ( 16.7 x 8.1) w/ ceiling-fan. Secluded area to enjoy and relax. Gorgeous kitchen ( 16.6 x 11.2) w/ Viking appliances, breakfast-bar seating for 3. Directly across is the breakfast-room ( 16.5 x 10.3). Rear staircase to the 2nd floor office is accessed from this room. Full 1st fl bathroom (11.7 x 7.3) including stall shower. Adjacent to the bathroom is the laundry-room (11.10 x 7) w/ granite topped sink and additional cabinets for storage. A Vestibule (7.3 x 7.8) separates these two rooms. Level side and rear yard leads to a 5-car detached garage, and 3 side driveway parking spaces. Total 8 parking spaces! Yes you read correct very few homeowners in the borough of West Chester have a 3 car garage let alone a 5 car garage all with electric and garage openers. For those that have dogs a separate iron fenced area for your pets and an existing doggie door that leads to a kennel into the far right. garage. The Primary bedroom (22 x 14.6) features a dressing area, walk in closet, main bathroom (12 x 7), totally renovated 2015. Oversize dual shower heads and double vanity. O/e onto the 2nd floor Veranda, which is wonderful for your morning coffee or perhaps a relaxing drink. 2nd Br ( 22 x 14.6). The office ( 12 x 10.2) by the rear staircase can easily be made a 4th bathroom as the plumbing from the Primary bathroom is next door.
3rd floor offers potentially 4 bedrooms according to the needs of the new owner. 3rd Br. ( 14.6 x 9). 4th Br. (14.6 x 12.3) 5th Br. (17.2 x 13.5) features a full bath-room, walk-in closet The current pool-room ( 22 x 14.7) Can be converted into a 6th bedroom and potential En-suite if one desires. And to finish off the upper floors the "Widows Walk". offering a tremendous view of the Borough. The basement has an abundance of storage. Separate rooms for all the mechanicals. This home is equipped with both Gas Steam heat and Electric-heat-pump heating an A/C. This magnificent home has been lovingly cared for the last 18 years and the quality and attention to detail is unsurpassed. There are very few homes of this magnitude that ever reach the open market. This is that one rare opportunity to own a truly unique, and historical home from the 1800's. FYI for this coming school year Greystone Elem not Fernhill for this home.
  1. Listed by Robert D Hughes • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: 4844109765 robsellsre@aol.com

Property Details for 309 North Matlack Street

Tax ID Number
01-05 -0183
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

Location

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Property Details for 309 North Matlack Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PACT2001722
Days on Market183
Taxes$7,501 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1872
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,360 SF
CountyChester County

Location

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Building Information for 309 North Matlack Street

Stories3Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,360 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,720 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,095

Property Taxes

$625

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 309 North Matlack Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397342
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FERN HILL (CHESTER PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PIERCE (CHESTER PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: HENDERSON (CHESTER PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: West Chester Boro (10301)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $220,540
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $1,004
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $165,410
  • City Town Tax: $1,632
  • Land Assessed Value: $55,130
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 0183
  • School Tax: $4,865
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Library, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,700.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,700.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,700.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt, Copper
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Rear Yard, Landscaping, Level, Corner
  • Parcel ID: 220886
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 5
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 5
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Washer, Dryer - Front Loading
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Street Lights, Extensive Hardscape
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 309 North Matlack Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 309 North Matlack Street

Taxable ValueLand$55,130Additions$165,410Total$220,540
Tax Record2024$7,736 ($645 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,700 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,000 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1872ZoningNC2CountyCHESTERAPN0105 01830000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 309 North Matlack Street

This home is within West Chester Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Fern Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

E N Peirce Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Chester Henderson High School
Public9 to 12

West Chester Friends School
PrivatePK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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